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BU54 CNA

2004 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

73,528 mi
Last recorded73,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz C82,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 CNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,528 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 73,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 64,817 miles

Corrosion present to rear subframe & to suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre approching tread wear indicator bars

Fail 23 Jun 2023 64,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion present to rear subframe & to suspension components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear tyre approching tread wear indicator bars

Pass 29 Jun 2022 59,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 51,679 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 51,677 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 49,680 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 49,679 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at fiexi x 2 and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 48,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracked & perished on outer shoulder

Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,600 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 41,451 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 41,451 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 35,062 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,233 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2011 28,894 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 28,894 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,576 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,690 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 21,690 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,202 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,533 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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BU54 CNA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 82,457 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 CNA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU54 CNA registered?

BU54 CNA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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